Nitin Chandekar

Results-driven IT Asset Management (ITAM) professional with 13+ years of experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), Vendor Management, IT Infrastructure, Procurement, Contract Renewals, and Project Coordination. Proven expertise in software asset lifecycle management, software licensing, vendor engagement, license compliance, and stakeholder management. Proficient in Flexera, ServiceNow, and Ariba, with a strong track record of driving operational efficiency, IT governance, process improvement, and cost optimization.

Experienced in supporting multinational organizations across India, UAE, and Qatar.

Assistant Consultant - TATA Consultancy Services Ltd - Nagpur, Maharashtra

(2021-09)

• Managed the end-to-end Software Asset Lifecycle, including software procurement, deployment, license allocation, entitlement management, renewals, retirement, and software disposal, ensuring license compliance and business continuity.
• Managed an annual portfolio of 150+ enterprise software contracts valued at USD 2M+, ensuring 100% on-time renewals, license compliance, and achieving USD 200K+ in cost savings through license optimization and strategic renewal planning.
• Coordinated the complete software renewal lifecycle, collaborating with Business Owners, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Vendors, and IT stakeholders to ensure timely contract execution and uninterrupted software availability.
• Performed software license compliance, entitlement validation, and license reconciliation to maintain audit readiness and reduce software licensing risks.
• Managed software contracts, maintenance renewals, subscriptions, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and contractual obligations.
• Prepared governance dashboards, renewal trackers, compliance reports, executive dashboards, and KPI reports to provide visibility into software assets, renewals, and financial performance.
• Utilized Flexera One, ServiceNow, and SAP Ariba to manage software inventory, software requests, license entitlements, procurement workflows, contract renewals, and IT asset operations.
• Partnered with Procurement and Finance to support budget forecasting, software spend analysis, invoice validation, purchase order (PO) processing, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Supported internal and external software license audits, maintaining accurate software asset records, documentation, and compliance evidence.
• Led cross-functional collaboration across IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Vendors, and Business Units, supporting Agile delivery, governance initiatives, and continuous process improvement.
• Identified opportunities for software license optimization, eliminating unused licenses, reducing compliance risks, and maximizing software investment (ROI).

Technical Operations (Multiple Organizations) - Emirates Flight Catering Company, ThyssenKrupp Industry India Pvt Ltd, Lodige System Middle East LLC - Dubai UAE, Pune Maharashtra, Doha Qatar

(2013-05 - 2021-09)

• Managed the operation and maintenance of pipe conveyors, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and industrial automation equipment, ensuring high system availability.
• Led and mentored technical and maintenance teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring efficient task execution.
• Troubleshot and resolved automation system faults using Allen Bradley PLC and RSLogix 5000 PLC programming software.
• Collaborated with clients to provide daily project updates, maintenance status, and monthly asset maintenance schedules.
• Prepared monthly maintenance reports for industrial automated machinery and presented maintenance performance updates.
• Developed and executed preventive and periodic maintenance plans in coordination with clients to maximize equipment reliability.
• Provided electrical system technical support and resolved complex maintenance issues.
• Monitored and controlled maintenance costs while ensuring operational efficiency and resource optimization.
• Managed spare parts inventory to ensure the availability of critical components and minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards, work permits, and statutory requirements during maintenance activities.
• Diagnosed equipment breakdowns, performed root cause analysis, and implemented effective corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education